Tuesday, June 28, 2011

A Thin Blue Line


During those long winter nights along with fly tying I like to dig out some maps and take a look at some thin blue lines. Some of these are marked on the maps and hopefully they will be productive streams.
Over the last few weeks I have done some recon on a couple of these streams and found one to be a good looking prospect. Well yesterday I took the TFO 2wt and did a little bushwhacking.






The stream was a little freestone that had it share of deep pools, and swift runs. In places it was thick and brushy, and in some places it opened up into a forest of large hemlocks, and hardwoods.
The wild trout that inhabit these streams are not fussy as to whats presented to eat.
But they are especially cautious, and a branch that's set in motion over the stream will put them down deep, and they will be reluctant to take a fly.


One of the things I always do when fishing is to take the water temps. This will tell me to fish or to walk away. I will not fish waters with a temp above 65 degrees. This stream was a cool 58 to 60 degrees. When I removed my thermometer from the water I noticed a hitch hiker....... Natural trout food.



Deep dark tanic waters produce colorful wild jewels.




As I left this thin blue line, I was tired, sweaty, had a sore knee, and was mosquito bitten. And I love it.



25 comments:

  1. Wow those brookies are pure awesome.

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  2. It's amazing how colorful those brookies are. Beautiful.

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  3. Kev2380
    Thanks. They sure are.


    Sanders,
    Thanks.
    They really bring out their true colors come Autumn.

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  4. Looks a like a great adventure. The trout and the scenery look beautiful.

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  5. I believe the most important skill for a fisherman to obtain is to "Find Fish". Looks like you got that one down pretty good. Well Done.

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  6. Not too many people take the time to get more than 500' from their car. They'd be amazed what's out there if they'd only go for a walk. Oh well, better for you and me I guess.

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  7. Nicely done with studying the thin blue lines. Looks like a little research went a long way. Beautiful fish and pics as always. Tired bitten and sweating, does really get any better than that?? :) Tight LInes.

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  8. George,
    It was a adventure that worked out well.
    Thanks.


    Savage,
    Thanks.
    Sometimes those lines turn out well.

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  9. Gary Thompson,
    Get off the path, look around the next bend and....WOW.


    Trout Magee,
    Thanks.
    I'll gladly take that beating, The results are worth it.

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  10. BT,
    That must have been really fun!
    Do you ever get covered in ticks?? Any tips as to how to minimize that problem? Great post BT, thanks.
    Cliff

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  11. You know you have been rewarded when after all the blood, sweat and tears you are smiling. Very nice BRK TRT.

    aljack

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  12. I can always count on you for a secluded stream post. I've been meaning to take a thermometer with me, if not for a slightly scientific angle of fishing then just to satisfy my curiosity. great post

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  13. Stunning. There's just something magical about the small streams. Especially when you know that you're probably one of a handful of people who have fished it. True treasures.

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  14. well done, there is something to be said about blazing your own trail by getting off the beaten path by doing some exploring. you might have just found your new "private waters"

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  15. Ah those blue lines, I guess I'm not the only crazy person who actually likes looking at maps, the paper ones with all that green shading and no roads! They fill you with hope of finding another little jewel tucked away unnoticed. You've inspired me to get out there and drop a fly in that stream I've been telling myself I should explore

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  16. AYearOnTheFly,
    Thanks. Thermometers are wonderful tools. What I like is that you'll be fishing one part of a stream, and the temp is 65, then walk to another part and the temp is 58. Love those underground spring.


    Steve Zakur,
    Thanks.
    I fished that stream for 2 days, and the only person I saw was riding a mountain bike.
    We talked a bit and he said he never knew there were fish in the stream. Yes sir, thats the way I like it.

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  17. Cliff,
    Thanks.
    Ticks can be an issue. Wearing long pants, and long sleeved shirts helps. Repellants help, along with several eye inspections.


    Aljack,
    Thanks.
    I'm sure you have given blood many times in your stream treks.

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  18. blake,
    Thanks.
    Private waters. That sounds great.


    Mark,
    Thanks.
    I believe there are many of these, they only need to be discovered.
    I hear you will be going to a place where the thin blue lines are plentiful.
    Can't wait for your report.

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  19. Thin Blue Lines... Love it!
    Sounds Like a good find!

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  20. Fly Waters Edge,
    Thanks.
    When you find these little gems.... into the secret file they go.

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  21. Looks like that TFO 2wt is working. I like exploring the thin blue lines as well, but am leery of the ticks.

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  22. How did I ever miss this one?..simply amazing blog! Beautifully written and the photography makes me want to get out there! Superb!...jd

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  23. Gary,
    That TFO 2wt is a peach. Ticks can be an issue, a good repellant, and a close inspection after leaving the woods, helps.


    John,
    Welcome.
    Thank you for the kind comments. I hope you'll visit and comment often.

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  24. It is really Amazing.
    I love all these Pics, Please let me know if there is possibility to get some more.

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  25. Thin Blue Line,
    Thanks.
    There's more........ stay tuned.

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